A flurry of snow geese

Michael Lowell / MPLowell Photography photo

Local photographer Michael Lowell says he lucked out in the Snohomish Valley while shooting photos of the snow geese ‘vacationing’ in the fields. The geese leapt into the air, swirled and came back down to continue to graze.

By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 14, 2018

SNOHOMISH — Late night noise continues to annoy neighbors, but it looks like the city is trying to act. The issue is from loading trucks and street sweepers at stores such as Fred Meyer, Haggen and Safeway that’s been plaguing neighbors. They say the noises ramp up as early as 3:50 a.m. The city heard from neighbors on Tuesday night and Mayor John Kartak held a staff meeting the next morning to promptly tackle the issue.

By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published February 14, 2018

EVERETT — Opening up zoning code to allow a methadone clinic downtown Everett is being discussed, but an attorney's take may obligate the city to open up. The topic is before the council as the last stop before a public hearing and possible approval at the Wednesday, Feb. 21 council meeting.

By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 7, 2018

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A new state study suggests replacing the U.S. 2 westbound trestle could cost $2 billion and it might take up to $690 million in long-term tolls to afford construction. Opposition is growing locally.

By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published February 7, 2018

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish postman Henry Groeneveld was found deceased last week after a lengthy search after he went missing Dec. 11. He loved the community he served and had an idiosyncratic fascination with post offices.

By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published January 31, 2018

LAKE STEVENS — A woman was reunited with her son after 50 years.
And it was all because of a kind person who did the research to reconnect them, and a chance encounter.
Her son works for the military and took a ride with a colleague to a conference. During the trip, they chatted about family and he mentioned that he was adopted out as an infant and didn’t know his mother. His colleague is into genealogy, and took the time to track her down.
Betty Rohner gave up her son 50 years ago when she was 18. The two finally met again two weeks ago and were inseparable.

By ADAM HOUSEHOLDER, contributing writer
Published January 31, 2018

EVERETT — Chet Hovde, Everett Community College's women's basketball coach, began his storied career in 1978. A guiding light for the players, he's also seeing a winning season this year. There may not be another coach quite like him still in the collegiate level.

By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published January 24, 2018

SNOHOMISH — In Snohomish, Second Street might get a new look for safety in the coming years.
The city shared some priorities for a Second Street upgrade and laid a preliminary course of action at the Jan. 16 council meeting.
On-street parking restrictions, roadway channelization and traffic signal coordination between Highway 9 and Lincoln Avenue are all suggested for Second Street.